WIR 03/2019 [EN]

The Customer Magazine of the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group Issue 3/2019 44th Year/No. 209
Off to the glacier
paradise
A 3S lift to the Kitzsteinhorn
Trend toward
year-round
tourism
Experiencing the mountains
365 days a year
Unrivaled safety
standard
Rope position monitoring system
RPD Nexo
32-TGD 3K K-onnection, Kaprun Salzburg (AUT)
© Kitzsteinhorn

2 Contents
© Kitzsteinhorn
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Taking advantage of the summer season
Ropeways play a major role in enabling people to experience mountains
and regions throughout the year.
3K K-onnection on the Kitzsteinhorn
Salzburg’s fi rst ultramodern tricable gondola lift,
the 3K K-onnection, is the centerpiece of the link
between Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn.
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D-Line double act
Since November 2019, two new D-Line chairlifts with
fi rst-class comfort have been bringing passengers to the slopes
in Ischgl and Samnaun.
Doppelmayr Canada
For almost 60 years, the North American subsidiary has been
an important partner: as a production facility, for innovations
and for world records.

Foreword
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A new era
“With my new role on the board and the appointment
of new executive directors, it’s a
logical step to hand over the WIR editorial to
Thomas and István as part of this change.”
Michael Doppelmayr, Chairman of the Board
of Directors, Doppelmayr Holding SE
From left to right: Hanno Ulmer, Thomas Pichler, István Szalai and Michael Doppelmayr.
It’s exactly 15 years and 46 issues since our WIR customer magazine underwent a comprehensive
makeover in terms of design and layout. Throughout this period, Michael Doppelmayr
has used the editorial to provide readers with a foretaste of items covered in each magazine
and current topics of interest for the company.
“One of our key concerns was to entrust
management of the Group to someone who
knows and will continue to uphold the values
we have established. In Thomas Pichler and
István Szalai we have found worthy successors
and know we are passing the baton into
safe hands.”
Hanno Ulmer, Deputy Chairman of the Board
of Directors, Doppelmayr Holding SE
This is now the fi rst issue of WIR to be published since the change in management at Doppelmayr
Holding SE. A new top management also means a change for the WIR editorial.
After almost 25 years together at the head of the Doppelmayr Group, Hanno Ulmer and
Michael Doppelmayr are to take on non-executive roles on the board of Doppelmayr Holding SE.
At the end of September 2019, they handed over the reins as executive directors of Doppelmayr
Holding SE to Thomas Pichler and István Szalai, who will in future will be commenting on the
latest developments in the editorial for WIR readers.
“Today, we are already seeing ropeways
gaining popularity worldwide as an effi cient
and attractive mobility solution. WIR Magazine
provides us with a platform for reporting
to our readers on projects and developments
that our employees are involved with on a
day-to-day basis.”
Thomas Pichler, Executive Director,
Doppelmayr Holding SE
“The future holds a lot of exciting new topics
for our Group. Tackling these together with
our employees and the companies belonging
to the Group, and also being able to
report on them in WIR Magazine will be a
fantastic challenge.”
István Szalai, Executive Director,
Doppelmayr Holding SE

4 Facts & Figures
Record year for the Stoos funicular
In its first complete business year since reopening,
the Stoos funicular has posted a true
record performance. From May 2018 through
April 2019, more passengers were carried than
ever before. The Stoosbahnen Group profited
2018/19 FISCAL YEAR FOR
THE STOOSBAHNEN GROUP
from the innovative funicular as a visitor magnet
above all for summer tourism. Visitor numbers
more than doubled in the warmer months of
the year in comparison with the previous year.
Due to the fact that the Stoos funicular was
opened in 2017, the winter was already a
strong season the previous year and remained
so in 2018/19. The world’s steepest funicular
railway is a feat of engineering that is extremely
popular with guests and offers a sensational
ride experience.
40.6%
increase in passengers
carried over
previous year
48.4%
increase in passenger
revenues over
previous year
Total revenues
14.7 million
francs
• First-time visitors in summer: 298,442 (+113%)
• First-time visitors in winter: 260,806 (+1%)
• Headcount: 142, of which 62 full time
(+12 over previous year)
Swiss record in rope transport
The impressive transport
operation can be viewed
on this video
The rope manufacturer FATZER AG – whose
products include ropes for ropeway installations
– is well-known for its logistical feats. The
Dimensions per rope:
• 6,940 meters long
• 132 tons in weight
Total truck convoy per rope:
• 65 meters long
• 212 tons in weight
• 1,580 PS
If the 153 individual wires of two of the fullylocked
track ropes were laid end to end, it
would be possible to encircle Switzerland’s
national border.
transport operation required for the track ropes
of the new tricable gondola lift Grindelwald
Grund – Eigergletscher nonetheless put all
others in the shade. Each of the four track
ropes has dimensions that are unprecedented
for a Swiss ropeway. In August 2019, three of
these heavy transports were performed; the
fourth and last track rope was brought to
Grindelwald in early November. In each case,
a specular 132 tons of rope was maneuvered
along winding, narrow mountain roads and
over bridges that are only designed to take
72 tons. The solution after three years of planning
involved splitting the net load onto three
trucks, costly conversion measures on the
vehicles and a lot of time.
Correction
WIR issue 208
The last WIR Magazine – issue 208 – contained
an error on page 17. The featured
reversible aerial tramway Salins-Cungieri-
Cuolm da Vi is a project commissioned by
Bergbahnen Disentis AG. SEMLORE was
stated in error. We apologize for this mistake.

Facts & Figures
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Record sales revenues in
the 2018/2019 business year
Latin America
Rest of World
12%
Austria,
Germany
Headcount
development worldwide
up to 2018/2019
2,378
2,452
2,546
17%
2,673
19%
2,720
Consolidated Revenues
by Region 2018/2019
17%
2,933
3,081
9%
1,544 AUT
6%
Asia
CIS,
CEE
2%
Middle
East
18%
USA, Canada
Switzerland,
France,
Italy
+ 10.5 %
Revenue Development
2012/2013
2013/2014
2014/2015
2015/2016
2016/2017
2017/2018
2018/2019
Doppelmayr Holding SE again posted an increase
in revenues in the last fi scal, up 10.5 percent
at 935 million euros. This was attributable
to the high level of investment on the part of
customers in the winter sector, major projects
in material transport and the dedication of over
3,000 employees worldwide.
Urban solutions
Urban ropeways in Latin America were another
contributing factor to the excellent results. La
Paz (Bolivia) saw the completion of the tenth
line in the world’s biggest urban ropeway
network, and Bogotá (Colombia) also recently
acquired a sustainable aerial ropeway solution
to supplement the city’s passenger transport
amenities. Work is already going ahead on the
next urban ropeway solution in Mexico City
(report on page 22).
Digital future
In addition, the Group demonstrated its leading
position with regard to technology and innovation
with new products and digital developments
in fiscal 2018/2019. The new cabin
models ATRIA for tricable gondola lifts and
OMEGA V for monocable gondola lifts point
the way in terms of comfort and technology.
Flexible styling options and digital features are
visionary for ropeway operators and passengers
alike – entirely in line with the SMART
Ropeway strategy, the digital future envisaged
by Doppelmayr/Garaventa.
Check out the
SMART Ropeway
video here:

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Year-Round Tourism
365 days on the mountain
– the trend toward
year-round tourism
Classic winter destinations are increasingly creating offers for the warmer months
of the year. The trend toward year-round tourism is clearly noticeable. Experiences
of the natural surroundings and on the mountain – outdoor activities like hiking,
climbing and testing your skills in bike parks – are growing in popularity. As a
comfortable, resource-efficient means of transport to these areas, ropeways fulfill
an important function when it comes to enabling visitors to experience mountains
and regions all year round.

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F
or many years, the winter season was
the main sales driver for Alpine tourist
destinations. Today, a large number of
regions are also increasingly relying on attractive
offers for their guests in the summer. Yearround
tourism are the magic words. Ropeway
operators and tourist regions have recognized
this potential. Today’s guests want to actively
enjoy nature – both in the winter and in the
warmer months. The fun element plays a decisive
role here. The possibilities are no longer
limited to skiing and hiking; countless new offers
have been created for families and adventure
seekers. The spectrum of activities is
huge: from the forest slide park to bike parks,
via ferratas and zip lines or summer toboggan
runs – they all need to be reached quickly and
comfortably. This is where ropeways have a
central role to play as a means of transport.
Creating mountain experiences
Creative ideas for staging alpine experiences
are in demand today – and the ride up the
mountain is already a part of it. The hospitality

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Year-Round Tourism
industry has long since made the switch to
year-round tourism and places the emphasis
on sustainability. Having the opportunity to
enjoy regional dishes in an authentic environment
is growing in popularity. The fact that
ropeways themselves are increasingly being
regarded as points of interest and developing
into visitor magnets is borne out by many examples
that Doppelmayr/Garaventa has completed
over the years. The Stoos funicular in
Switzerland – which is the steepest funicular
railway in the world and an engineering masterpiece
– has attracted countless visitors to the
region since 2017. Interest in the spectacular
trip up to the vacation destination Stoos at
1,300 meters is enormous. In the second summer
following its opening, visitor numbers had
already more than doubled. The ride on the
Grande Motte reversible aerial tramway to the
French commune of Tignes in the heart of the
Alps is also an absolute highlight for passengers.
The tram, which was built by Doppelmayr/
Garaventa as part of a complete rebuild in
winter 2018, boasts a special feature. The
cabins are fitted with an open-air roof deck, a
viewing terrace. Visitors can enjoy a trip to the
glacier on the “cabriolet tram” (derived from
the French word for leaping into the air).
Sustainability as key factor
Experts see sustainability as a key topic – particularly
for the positive development of summer
tourism. Today’s guest increasingly takes
this aspect into account when selecting a travel
destination. According to a survey by
Austria’s environment agency, summer vacations
in the country’s mountains rank among
the most climate-friendly forms of travel. “The
resource-efficient operation of ropeways and
the high utilization of renewable energy are
major contributing factors here,” says Hannes
Parth, deputy chairman of the Austrian Cable
Car Trade Association. 1 The use of ropeways
to access the mountains is a gentle form of
tourism development.
Travel for all
The innovations and developments in ropeway
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Cf. https://www.wko.at/Content.Node/kampagnen/Sommerbergbahnen/optimistische-aussichten-fuer-sommerurlaub-in-oesterreich.html, 10/23/2019, 12:50 hrs.

Year-Round Tourism
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technology give today’s passengers extremely
wide and highly comfortable mobility. Thanks
to Doppelmayr/Garaventa’s integrative approach
– maximum accessibility – barrier-free
design is now a standard feature of ropeways.
Today, people with limited mobility, such as
seniors or families with baby strollers, have no
obstacles to face when it comes to enjoying
the mountain experience. Spacious cabins,
level access and wide cabin doors make the
ride easy for everybody. At the same time,
systems developed by Doppelmayr/Garaventa
for carrying sports equipment like the Bike
Clip open up entirely new perspectives for
mountain sports enthusiasts. In the German
resort of Willingen, for example, mountain bikers
can find everything their hearts desire. The
Köhlerhagen K1 chairlift is fitted with Bike
Clips, ensuring a fast and effortless uphill trip
for bikers. With a few simple hand movements,
the bike is attached to the Bike Clip and removed
at the top station.
The company Input also makes a significant
contribution toward the goal of the “mountain
experience for all”. For the past two decades,
the Doppelmayr subsidiary has been developing
individual, nature-themed year-round attractions
for tourist destinations. As a pioneer in this
sector, Input has implemented such concepts
as the “Adventure Mountain Hochjoch” for the
Silvretta Montafon ski area in Vorarlberg, which
is geared to the summer months. An interactive
playground designed to promote motor skills
enables children to learn elements of mountaineering
such as balance, walking on unsteady
ground and climbing (report on page 16).
Ropeways are an important lever for yearround
tourism and a driver for its success. They
are ecologically and economically adapted in
line with the needs of the tourist regions. They
represent more than merely a means of uphill
transport as they open up greater freedom by
providing barrier-free access and are themselves
part of the experience.

10 Interview
A new dimension in comfort
WIR spoke with Norbert Karlsböck, CEO, Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG and
Günther Brennsteiner, Technical Director, Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG.
WIR. The K-ONNECTION has been a
dream for generations and now it has finally
become a reality. What is the significance of
the project for the Kitzsteinhorn region and
Gletscherbahnen Kaprun?
Norbert Karlsböck: With the new
K-ONNECTION, we are bringing together
what belongs together. It links up the center
of Kaprun, the Maiskogel family mountain and
the snow-sure glacier ski area to form one
fascinating unit. Since the development of
Austria’s first glacier ski area on the Kitzsteinhorn
in 1965, this has been our biggest
project and a momentous step for Gletscherbahnen
Kaprun AG and the entire Zell am See-
Kaprun region.
WIR. The Kitzsteinhorn attracts visitors all
year round. What role does the new link play
in terms of the offer for guests?
Norbert Karlsböck: Since November 30,
2019, Salzburg’s first tricable gondola lift, the
3K K-onnection, has linked up two Kaprun ski
mountains. This means that, for the first time,
we can now offer our guests an entirely new
dimension in comfort with a ski-in, ski-out option
for the glacier. From the center of the village
up to the TOP OF SALZBURG at 3,029
meters with up to six lifts, the 3K K-onnection
has not only created the longest ropeway axis
in the Eastern Alps but at 2,261 meters also
climbs the greatest vertical rise.
WIR. The opening of the tricable gondola
lift marks a milestone in the development of
the region. What can guests look forward to in
the future? Are there any plans already on the
table?
Norbert Karlsböck: The impressive
4.3-kilometer ride on the 3K K-onnection offers
a stunning panorama stretching from the
Großglockner in the south to the Zellersee
and the Watzmann in the north. Even in the
winter, national park rangers provide a weekly
guided tour to experience nature in four
climate zones, from the valley to the perpetual
ice, in the two specially designed and
equipped Explorer cabins. The new ropeway
axis provides a series of additional offers that
will strengthen our position as a top yearround
Alpine destination in the future.
WIR. The 3K K-onnection is the first tricable
gondola lift in Salzburg. What are the
technical benefits of using this system on the
Kitzsteinhorn?
Günther Brennsteiner: The 3K K-onnection
is used to cross steep terrain and link two ski
areas. It was only possible to accomplish the
large rope spans with the 3S system. The high
travel speed of 8 m/s and the transport capacity
of 2,700 PPH make it possible to provide
a fast, nine-minute connection between the
two mountains.
One particular technical advantage is the
enormous stability of the installation. The tworope
“track” along which the cabins run and
the central haul rope, along with the high selfweight
of the cabins themselves, ensure that
availability remains stable, even in high winds.
The new connection means that we now have
a second ropeway providing access to the
glacier ski area in addition to the existing
Gletscherjet line.
WIR. The groundbreaking ceremony for the
tricable gondola lift was in April 2018. What was
your experience of the implementation phase?
Were there any special challenges?
Günther Brennsteiner: The planning, the
complex structural engineering, the special
types of construction required and the site
management all created a level of complexity
and uniqueness that meant constant challenges
for all the planners, site managers, contractors
and the Kitzsteinhorn team. Installing the
ropeway equipment in the stations and on the
five towers with heights up to 94 meters
was particularly demanding. The most striking
challenges were certainly the rope transports
and the rope installation work up to the splicing
of the haul rope. It took five special transports
from Romanshorn/Switzerland up to the Maiskogel
in Kaprun to deliver the five ropes, each
weighing around 110 tons. As far as that was
concerned, we really have to express our thanks
and appreciation for the constructive collaboration
of the entire Doppelmayr, Garaventa
and CWA team, all the planners and contractors
involved with the construction and all their
employees.
WIR. The ATRIA cabin makes the 3K K-onnection
one of the most cutting-edge ropeway
installations of this season. What are the benefits
of the technical equipment incorporated
in the installation in daily operations, both for
the ropeway crew and for the guests?
Günther Brennsteiner: The new control
system Doppelmayr Connect gives our team
a high level of user friendliness, which is ultimately
aimed at achieving availability with as
few restrictions as possible. With the new
ATRIA cabins, we’re offering our guests an
absolute ride sensation as well as unprecedented
comfort and first-class design. All 32
cabins have Wi-Fi access.
WIR. Many thanks for the interview.

© Kitzsteinhorn
The tricable gondola to a glacier paradise
32-TGD 3K K-onnection | Kaprun, Salzburg (AUT)
Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG
4,310 m 405 m 2,711 PPH 8.0 m/s 9.0 min 32 32-passenger ATRIA cabins 11/2019
The centerpiece of the link between Kaprun
the Kitzsteinhorn, already dreamed of by several
generations, is a topfl ight tricable gondola
lift from Doppelmayr/Garaventa.
Skiing enjoyment without limits awaits visitors
to the Kitzsteinhorn in Austria’s Kaprun region.
Since the 2019/2020 winter season, a ski-in,
ski-out option has been available for the glacier.
The reason for this is the new ropeway
connection from the center of Kaprun to the
Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area via the family ski
resort Maiskogel. A new tricable gondola lift
from Doppelmayr/Garaventa is the centerpiece
of this link that goes under the name of
K-ONNECTION. Salzburg’s first 3S lift is 4.3
kilometers long and offers unprecedented
comfort during the nine-minute trip. This is the
first installation worldwide to incorporate the
very latest 3S cabin – the ATRIA.
Modularity, which was a major focus during
the development of this cabin, enables individual
styling and flexible seating concepts. As a
result, the 3K K-onnection is equipped with
two very special carriers. Thanks to their styling
options and generously sized panorama
windows, the two Explorer cabins provide the
opportunity for a unique experience of the impressive
landscape in the Hohe Tauern national
park. Guests enjoy Wi-Fi access throughout
the trip.
Drive technology for maximum availability
Top availability was an essential criterion when
developing the drive concept. The drive system
of the new 3S installation on the Kitzsteinhorn
therefore comprises two connected Doppelmayr
Sector Drives (DSD). As well as meeting this
specific requirement, the system is also part of
the recovery concept, which ensures that the
cabins can always be returned to the station in
a rescue scenario.
New developments for the ropeway crew
The 3K K-onnection sets benchmarks in comfort
not only for the guests but also for the
ropeway crew. The lift is equipped with the
Doppelmayr Connect control system and features
a completely new station concept for
tricable gondola lifts, which more than satisfi es
modern operating requirements. The accessibility
and maintenance friendliness of the 3S
assemblies and components have been signifi -
cantly enhanced. That simplifi es maintenance
work for the ropeway crew and increases the
service life of the ropeway.
Doppelmayr/Garaventa is setting new benchmarks
for tricable gondola lifts with the 3K
K-onnection.
View the Kitzsteinhorn
video here:
If you would like to fi nd out more about the
Hohe Tauern national park and the impressive
peaks around the Kitzsteinhorn, an EXPLORER
TOUR is highly recommended. Every Tuesday
from December 31, 2019 through April 14,
2020, national park rangers accompany the
participants on a two-hour tour through four
climate zones in two specially equipped Explorer
cabins. They explain the world of stunning
peaks, natural winter phenomena and the
fascinating world of the high mountains of the
adjacent Hohe Tauern national park.

Always on track
The RPD Nexo System is a further development of the Doppelmayr/Garaventa
rope position monitoring system. It detects a deviation of the rope from the sheave
groove at an early stage and is totally reliable, even under the most adverse weather
conditions. This latest innovation brings a host of benefits in daily operations and
ensures maximum availability of the ropeway installation.
I
n 1999, Doppelmayr brought a fail-safe
system onto the market, which monitors
the position of the haul rope directly on
the sheave assemblies and therefore significantly
reduces the risk of deropement. To
this day, the Rope Position Detection (RPD)
system remains the unrivaled safety standard
for ropeways.
In 2019, Doppelmayr/Garaventa launched a
completely new development: the RPD Nexo
system. The company’s 20-year experience
of daily use worldwide is reflected in the
development of the next generation for rope
position monitoring. The result is an innovative
product that considerably simplifies the daily
work routine for ropeway operating personnel.
“Comprehensive diagnostic functions plus
very straightforward accessibility and maintenance
are the hallmarks of the new system.
Above all, however, it is more resilient to environmental
influences of all kinds,” stresses
Daniel Pfeifer, head of electrical engineering
at Doppelmayr/Garaventa. The RPD Nexo system
can withstand humidity, rain, ice, snow
and hail. It is equally impervious to lightning
strikes in the proximity of the installation, to
shock and vibrations, rope grease or lubricants.
Ambient temperatures of between -40 °C
and +50 °C are no problem. The system is
suitable for universal use: one sensor for all
rope sheaves, sheave assembly types and
rope diameters. It can also be retrofitted to
existing ropeway installations.
Diagnostic functions using
Doppelmayr Connect
The RPD Nexo System works with noncontact
sensors and a fail-safe bus system
from tower to tower. Any deviation of the rope –
as a result of wind, tracking errors or worn parts
– is immediately identified by the sensor. The

Technology & Innovation
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Benefits:
Early detection of a rope deviation
Resilient to environmental
infl uences of all kinds
Automatic slowing or stopping of
the ropeway
Increased availability of the ropeway
Lightens the workload for ropeway personnel
Ambient temperatures
between -40 °C and +50 °C
Humidity, rain, snow, ice, hail
Shock and vibrations
Lightning strikes in the vicinity
of the ropeway or tower, or into
the haul rope
UV radiation from the sun
Chemically active substances such
as rope grease or lubricants
View the RPD Nexo
system video here:
ropeway is then automatically slowed down
or stopped – depending on the severity of the
rope deviation.
Reports from the system can be viewed
on the display of the Doppelmayr Connect
control system in the control room. Error
sources are pinpointed by showing the affected
tower and sensor numbers. Sensors are
quickly and simply replaced when necessary –
thanks also to the well-conceived and reliable
plug connectors. In addition to the automatic
diagnostic functions on the ropeway control
system, a diagnostic device can be connected
directly to each terminal box in the area of the
tower base or the tower yoke.
SMART Ropeway
Overall, use of the RPD Nexo system brings
many benefi ts for the day-to-day running of
a ropeway installation. “It guarantees absolute
operational efficiency and top availability for
ropeway operators and maximum safety for
passengers,” says Daniel Pfeifer. This innovation
marks another step in the direction of
increasing digitalization in the ropeway industry
– entirely in line with the SMART Ropeway
strategy.
The RPD Nexo system ensures greater
efficiency in daily operations for our new
6-seater chairlift Lumberjack Shuttle. It’s
absolutely reliable and its high resilience
sets the system apart.
Maintaining the system is
also entirely straightforward.
Ferdinand Huttegger,
Operations Manager,
Shuttleberg
GmbH & Co KG

14 International Projects
The fastest chairlift in Ischgl-Samnaun
6-CLD-B Velilleck F1 | Ischgl, Tyrol (AUT)
Silvrettaseilbahn AG
1,948 m 572 m 2,400 PPH 6.0 m/s 5.9 min 79 6-seater chairs 12/2019 D-Line
The new Velilleck lift in the Silvretta Arena
brings guests up to the Pardatschgrat in comfort
and in record time.
The design of the new 6-seater chairlift “Velilleck
F1” provides a perfect fit with Ischgl’s
corporate identity. From the stations and chairs
to the bullwheels, the installation features a
striking black-and-red fi nish – as in the case of
the Palinkopf and Gampen lifts. In addition to
its attractive design, the Velilleck lift stands out
for its comfort and low-noise operation – the
typical hallmarks of a D-Line installation. Ergonomically
shaped individual seats along with
bubbles and seat heating make the six-minute
trip from the bottom station at 2,048 m up to the
top station on the Pardatschgrat at 2,620 m a
particularly enjoyable experience. In addition,
the locking system ensures a high degree of
safety as the restraining bars remain locked
during the trip. The backs of the chairs feature
examples of local fl ora.
The Velilleck lift has a good reason for including
“F1” in its name, alluding to Formula 1:
With a speed of 6 m/s, it is currently the fastest
chairlift in the entire ski area.
Special design features
The high mountain location and its geology
called for a series of technical refinements.
The foundation of the top station, for example,
can be vertically adjusted to compensate for
ground movement. The Doppelmayr engineers
also designed some of the towers to allow for
angular adjustment – in the event that the
tower foundations develop a minor tilt over the
years. All in all, the 6-seater Velilleck F1 chairlift
boasts a number of features that make the
installation unique worldwide.
The fourth D-Line generation chairlift in the
Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun went into service
on schedule for the start of the 2019/20
winter season. Top passenger comfort and
quiet operation make the Velilleck lift a fi rstclass
installation both for our guests and
for our team. We would like to express our
thanks for the excellent
cooperation and are
looking forward to more
exciting projects in the
future. DI (FH) Markus
Walser, Board Member,
Silvrettaseilbahn AG

International Projects
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Switzerland’s first 8-seater D-Line chairlift
8-CLD-B Visnitz N2 | Samnaun, Graubünden (CHE)
Bergbahnen Samnaun AG
1,208 m 372 m 3,500 PPH 5.0 m/s 4.5 min 67 8-seater chairs 12/2019 D-Line
As from this winter, visitors to Samnaun get
to enjoy an impressive new ropeway from
Doppelmayr/Garaventa.
The new D-Line 8-seater chairlift “Visnitz N2”
acts as a feeder to the Alp Bella sector of the ski
area in Samnaun. With a capacity of 3,500 passengers
an hour, it impressively fulfi lls its purpose,
which is to carry as many winter sports
enthusiasts as possible from the Alp Trida at
2,261 m up to just below the Visnitzkopf at
2,633 m within a short time. This installation
replaces a quad chairlift that had carried some
24 million guests since it first opened in 1994.
With the new 8-seater chairlift, it is possible to
carry around 900 more passengers on an
hourly basis. Some of the lift’s 13 tubular towers
have been equipped with what is known as
a sliding foundation. In the event of geological
changes in the ground, metal rails incorporated
in the concrete allow the towers to be shifted by
several centimeters.
Comfort and individual design
The Visnitz lift features a black-and-blue finish
in keeping with the corporate design of Bergbahnen
Samnaun. The chairs offer maximum
comfort with an individual seat width of
520 mm. Equipment features include seat
heating, bubbles and a locking system that
keeps the restraining bars locked during the
trip. The mesh banners on the backs of the
chairs tell the story of the village and ski resort
Samnaun in striking images. Each chair is
unique. This makes the Visnitz lift a very good
example of the customizing options that are
available with the D-Line ropeway generation
from Doppelmayr/Garaventa.
Thanks to the outstanding collaboration
with Garaventa, we have succeeded in
creating a lift installation that impresses
with technological innovations and a visual
design that harmonizes perfectly with our ski
area. The 8-seater chairlift has enabled us to
increase our hourly capacity by a striking
900 passengers, which benefi ts our guests
in terms of comfort. Mario Jenal, Executive
Director, Bergbahnen Samnaun AG

© Silvretta Montafon_Stefan Kothner
New boost for Silvretta Montafon
The Doppelmayr subsidiary Input developed
a concept for the Hochjoch area of Silvretta
Montafon in Vorarlberg to enhance its
attractiveness for summer guests.
Montafon in Vorarlberg is well-known for winter
sports and enjoys great popularity among
local visitors as well as guests from around the
world. The Silvretta Montafon ski area offers
spectacular downhill runs and freeride possibilities.
The goal of Silvretta Montafon is to
make the resort with its magnificent mountain
scenery, up to now purely a winter destination,
more attractive for summer tourists and families
by creating additional offers for the warmer
months of the year.
Authentic and relevant to the region
Opened in summer 2019, the Adventure Mountain
Hochjoch immediately next to the top
station of the Hochjoch tramway is a step in
that direction. Input designed a sustainable,
nature-themed world of experience that relates
to the Montafon region. “The concept is entirely
in tune with Montafon and its stunning mountain
landscape – authentic and honest. There
is a common theme throughout. The new offer
is also perfectly embedded in the existing
infrastructure,” says Input’s managing director
Hannes Triebnik.
The concept features a large number of interactive
stations where children can try things
out and enjoy new experiences. In the motor
skills playground, the youngsters can put their
sense of balance to the test. The bridge
between the climbing rocks gives them their
first experience of thrilling heights. Rocking
stones mimic the kind of unsteady ground you
might encounter when hiking. The stations on
the forces of nature trail teach children about
mountain features in a way that is both fun and
helps them to remember what they have
learned. The one-hour trail is also based on
a very interactive concept. The lake biotope
offers various features to while away the hours
and play. Youngsters can shoot water fountains
into the sky, propel rafts using wave
pumps and enter new sensory worlds on the
barefoot path.
Popular with guests
All in all, an exciting world of experience has
been created with a high fun factor. Martin
Oberhammer, managing director of Silvretta
Montafon, sums up the positive results after
the first summer: “The Adventure Mountain
Hochjoch has been very well received by our
guests and we get a lot of positive feedback.”
Summer tourism on the Hochjoch has received
a fresh boost as a result. As Silvretta Montafon
expands offers of this kind, it will come ever
closer to its goal of becoming a year-round
destination for the mountain experience – and
impress its guests at the same time.

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With high-speed to the top
6/8-CGD Express du Village | Bromont, Québec (CAN)
Bromont, montagne d’expériences
1,283 m 357 m 3,220 PPH 5.0 m/s 4.4 min 18 8-passenger cabins
72 6-passenger chairs 12/2018
In Bromont, Canada, a new ropeway was
built with a lot of passion and effort – to
achieve the best mountain experience for
the guests.
Almost 54 years after the first chairlift was built
in Bromont, Canada, a new era of speed and
comfort has come to the area. The combination
lift “Express du Villa ge” is a 4-seasons
installation that brings skiers to the ski slopes
and offers a comfortable trip to the new lodge
on the mountaintop all year round. The passengers
can choose from 6-seater chairs and
8-seater gondolas – so everyone has the
best ride.
The guests at Bromont enjoy the new improvements
in the resort: optimized slopes, the new
mountaintop lodge, a new customer service
center and of course the new ropeway. The
skiing park in winter, the aqua park in summer
and some action with mountain bikes make
Bromont an attractive destination, only an hour
drive away from Montréal.
Take a look at how this
installation came to life:
The new combination lift is a great addition
to our resort. We are proud of the work that
was accomplished with the Doppelmayr
team. The results are great for
our mountain and our
guests are enjoying the
ride. Benjamin Désourdy,
Directeur, Développement
et projets montagne,
at Bromont, montagne
d'expériences.
Challenge accepted
High-speed does not only apply to the short
travel time for the passengers but also to the
construction phase. There were not even ten
months between signing the contract and
opening the new combination lift – regardless
of the challenging weather conditions. Winter
arrived very early; it was wet, foggy and windy.
The weather could change within minutes. The
whole crew of committed and hardworking
people was the key factor in successfully
finishing the ropeway for the winter season
2018/2019.

Biel-Magglingen funicular means
lower running costs
120-FUL Funicular Biel-Magglingen | Biel, Canton Bern, Switzerland (CHE)
Verkehrsbetriebe Biel
1,693 m 442 m 1,050 PPHPD 2 120-passenger cars 08/2019
The fully rebuilt funicular railway brings
passengers to Magglingen with an integrated
energy storage system, increases availability
and reduces running costs.
In less than five months, between April and
August 2019, the Biel-Magglingen funicular
underwent a complete rebuild. The energy
storage system used here for the first time
is a pilot project of Frey AG Stans – an innovation
that came about as the result of a
collaboration with the University of Lucerne.
The objective of reducing the power costs
and better utilizing the recovered energy was
accomplished jointly. The energy produced
with a generator can now be stored, making it
available when required. This significantly reduces
the expenditure on energy – as part of
the running costs – because it means that the
funicular draws less power from the mains in
normal operation. In spring 2020, the system
is set to become even more efficient through
the use of an integrated electrical emergency
drive motor. Even in the event of a power
outage, the funicular will then be able to draw
on stored energy, enabling the cars to be
returned to the stations in an emergency
and dispensing with the need to use a diesel
engine. As from next year, a photovoltaic installation
on the roof of the drive station, which is
directly integrated into the energy storage and
management system, will also be contributing
to lower energy consumption.
Garaventa AG was awarded the contract to replace
the funicular's ropeway technology. They
replaced the entire electrical equipment, the
hydraulic systems for service and rail brakes
and the rope drive as well as the haul rope
and the rope sheaves. The complete overhaul
of the car superstructures was performed by
CWA Constructions SA.
"Thanks to the vast experience of Garaventa
and their partners, we now have an ultramodern,
reliable and above all sustainable
funicular," says a well pleased Andreas
Kambli, technical director of the operating
company.

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In harmony with nature and tradition
8-MGD Manzherok Lift 1 | Manzherok, Altai Republic (RUS)
Manzherok LLC
2,516 m 636 m 2,400 PPH 6.0 m/s 8.5 min 82 8-passenger cabins 09/2019
The gondola lift in the Russian village of
Manzherok is aimed at boosting tourism in
the region.
The Manzherok recreation area has benefited
from a new 8-passenger gondola lift from
Doppelmayr since September 2019. The lift
operates all year round and is primarily intended
as a new attraction for winter guests. The
trip on the gondola lift up to Mount Malaya
Sinyuha at 1,020 meters takes just eight and
one-half minutes. For passengers using the
chairlift that runs parallel to it, the journey
takes thirty minutes. The new lift has an intermediate
station, which is designed for loading
for the uphill trip and is therefore perfect for
skiers using the adjacent slope. The customer,
Manzherok LLC, attaches great importance to
sustainable use of the area. Construction of
the ropeway installation was therefore conditional
on a caring approach to nature.
Booming tourist area
The Manzherok recreation area has huge potential
for tourism. It lies just 45 kilometers
from Gorno-Altaisk, the capital of Altai Republic
(Russia), and is very popular with both summer
and winter guests thanks to its location in proximity
to Lake Manzherok and Mount Malaya
Sinyuha. Skiers and snowboarders can look
forward to some 60 kilometers of trails for all
levels of ability. Manzherok is also home to the
biggest bike park beyond the Urals, with seven
downhill trails and a total length of 11 kilometers.
There is something for everyone, whether
you are a beginner or a proficient biker. Completion
of the gondola lift marks a first step in
a tourism development plan for the region,
with many more envisaged for the future to
ensure local value creation, jobs and additional
infrastructure.
Check out the video for
impressions of Manzherok
and the construction of the
new gondola lift:
The modern ropeway has entirely fulfilled all
our expectations. In particular, the convennient
operation by tablet makes operating
and maintaining the lift installation easier
for our personnel, and the latest control and
monitoring systems enhance safety. For
the passengers too, the ropeway offers top
comfort irrespective of the weather conditions,
which can vary in our Siberian climate.
Wind, rain, snow and
even frost will now definitely
not keep outdoor
enthusiasts away!
Ivan Morozov, Chairman
of the Board, GLK
Manzherok, AO

© Hofer Wolfgang
First D-Line for South Korea
10-MGD Cheongpung Cable Car | Jecheon, South Korea (KOR)
Cheongpung Ropeway Co., Ltd
2,274 m 357 m 1,500 PPH 5.0 m/s 8.7 min 43 10-passenger cabins 03/2019 D-Line
The Cheongpung Cable Car gondola lift
uses cutting-edge ropeway technology to
bring visitors to the Cheongpung region up
to Bibong Mountain.
The South Korean city Jecheon lies in the north
of the province Chungcheongbuck-do and attracts
large numbers of tourists all year round
with its surrounding mountains and lakes as
well as its many points of interest. Since March
2019, the gondola lift Cheongpung Cable Car
from Doppelmayr/Garaventa – South Korea’s
first D-Line – has provided visitors with an
easier means of accessing Bibong Mountain
at Cheongpung Lake.
Bottom station as the heart of the installation
The new lift can carry up to 1,500 visitors an
hour up the mountain and the ride takes less
than nine minutes. The breathtaking views,
comfortable cabins and low-noise operation
make the trip a first-class experience. The bot-
tom station is located directly at the popular
Cheongpung Lake and is therefore quick and
easy to reach for guests. The bottom station
accommodates the drive, the parking system
for 43 cabins and several shops. The intelligent
layout concept also enables simple and
time-saving maintenance of the installation.
The impressive ride on the ropeway passes
over several tubular towers – the tallest of
which is around 45 meters high – on its way to
the top station at an elevation of 513 meters.
Once at the top, guests can enjoy the restaurant
and a large viewing platform. Numerous hiking
trails invite them to discover the mountain landscape
around Bibong Mountain.
Completion of the first Doppelmayr D-Line
in South Korea represents a milestone for
us. We can now carry all our guests
in comfort to Bibong
Mountain. Thanks to the
new ropeway, the region
has yet another attraction
to boost its appeal.
Young Rok Oh,
CEO, Cheongpung
Ropeway Co., Ltd.

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Biking and skiing with one chairlift
8-CLD-B Köhlerhagen K1 | Willingen (GER)
Liftgemeinschaft Köhlerhagen GmbH & Co. KG
1,442 m 263 m 3,000 PPH 1,200 PPH 6.0 m/s 4.8 min
60 8-seater chairs 39 8-seater chairs 12/2018
The Köhlerhagen K1 chairlift in Willingen
wows winter sports enthusiasts and mountain
bikers in equal measure.
The first D-Line 8-seater chairlift in Germany
and the longest ski lift in the state of Hessen –
that’s the Köhlerhagen K1. The World Cup
venue Willingen saw the completion of one of
the country’s most cutting-edge ropeways in
time for the 2018/19 winter season.
Seat heating and bubbles in the winter
Winter guests get to enjoy the luxury of the individual
black-and-red comfort seats with seat
heating and bubbles to protect them against
the cold and the snow. The new ropeway
replaces two surface lifts and is part of the
resort’s expansion in skiing amenities. The
Köhlerhagen ski trail has been extended – the
1,600-meter run now leads straight from the
top station in close proximity to the summit
cross on the Ettelsberg down to the bottom
station of the new chairlift.
Bike transport with Bike Clips in the summer
In the summer season, the Köhlerhagen K1 is
transformed into a biker lift. During the warmer
months of the year, the Ettelsberg becomes a
paradise for mountain bikers, with its freeride
and downhill trail. Thanks to the Bike Clips developed
by Doppelmayr, taking a bike along
on the uphill ride is particularly easy. Guests
simply attach their bikes to the Bike Clips on
one chair and take up their seats on the next.
In the top station, the bikes are released from
the Bike Clip with a simple hand movement,
and the downhill fun can begin. Up to five
bikes can be carried per chair. A demo assembly
is provided in front of the bottom station
where bikers can try out the innovative system
for themselves.
No conversion work is required on the lift
between the summer and winter seasons.
Separate chair assemblies are available for
both applications. That makes the switch from
one season to the next and year-round use
very straightforward for the operators. When
developing this solution, Doppelmayr worked
closely with Liftgemeinschaft Köhlerhagen to
provide a custom solution for Willingen and to
optimize the Bike Clip product. The result is a
high-performance chairlift that sets an important
trend for year-round tourism in the sector.
Watch the Köhlerhagen K1
in operation here:
Our fi rst year of operation with the new chairlift
has shown very positive results. Availability
was absolutely top notch
in both the winter and
summer seasons, and the
response from our guests
has been very enthusiastic.
Jörg Wilke, Managing
Director, Liftgemeinschaft
Köhlerhagen

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News from Around the World
Ropeway mobility for Mexico City
Doppelmayr/Garaventa is to build the first
urban ropeway project featuring the D-Line
ropeway generation in Mexico.
Public transport is a challenge in Mexico City.
Buses, subways and other modes of transport
in the country’s biggest city are used by almost
800 million people a year and up to 5.5 million
on peak days. From 2021, a new mode of
transit will become part of that mix, which literally
towers above all others and will boost
the infrastructure on an entirely new level.
A high-performance ropeway solution from
Doppelmayr/Garaventa will connect the northern
district of Cuautepec to Indios Verde,
one of the city’s major transport hubs. In future,
passengers can look forward to cutting
around 40 minutes from their journey time
while enjoying a quiet, comfortable ride on a
reliable and emission-free ropeway system.
This will be the first D-Line to be used as a
means of urban transport.
The offi cial groundbreaking ceremony for this
ambitious large-scale project was held in
mid-September 2019. Within just 18 months,
the modern OMEGA V cabins will be gliding
above the city for the first time. The ropeway
line will include six stations and is to be fully
integrated into the existing public transport
network. The new transport level in the sky
will offer an attractive alternative to conventional
modes of transport over a total length
of 9.22 kilometers.

News from Around the World
23
Revival of traditional Zagreb route
What remained a pipe dream for over a
decade is about to become reality: the new
gondola lift up to Sljeme, Zagreb’s local
mountain.
The Croatian capital, Zagreb, is planning a
ropeway from the outskirts of the city up to the
local mountain Sljeme. The project will breathe
new life into a traditional route. There used to
be an installation in the upper section of the
line but it stopped operating over ten years
ago. The idea of building a new lift in the old
location goes back roughly 15 years but is now
finally beginning to take on concrete form. The
installation will be a five-kilometer-long, detachable
10-passenger gondola lift with a total
of four stations and through operation. The first
intermediate station will be used to angle the
route while the second is to house an underground
vault drive that will propel the two rope
loops via a twin-groove bullwheel.
© Arhitektura u bijelom
By street car to the gondola lift
The new ropeway will link up with the public
transport network. The bottom station will be
located next to a street car station, which will
also be modernized as part of the project.
Year-round operation is planned, with the lift
serving day trippers in the summer and also
acting as a feeder to the ski area on Mount
Sljeme in the winter.
This video provides a fi rst
glimpse of the project:
Lünersee tramway to be completely rebuilt
The upgrade of Vorarlberg’s long-established
tram to state of the art is already well
underway.
The Lünersee (Lüner Lake) is regarded as one
of the most picturesque spots in the Vorarlberg
Alps and ranks as a popular destination
for hikers. It can be reached by a ride on the
Lünerseebahn, a single-track reversible aerial
tramway. The installation was originally built in
1959 for the purposes of material transport,
but already began to show its potential as a
passenger tram for summer tourism in the
1960s. The Lünersee tram, which is owned by
the power company illwerke vkw AG, is now
to be thoroughly modernized in line with the
state of the art. This will include replacement
of the ropeway technology and an increase in
load capacity. In future, a new cabin will provide
space for 65 passengers, instead of the
previous 47. The rebuild being carried out by
Doppelmayr/Garaventa also involves a reduction
from two towers to one.
The old tramway has already been completely
dismantled and work on the new installation
is going ahead at full steam. In fall 2019,
Doppelmayr/Garaventa had already installed
the steelwork and rope saddle in the entrance
hall of the upper terminal and erected the
tower. The next step will be to fit the new drive.
The refurbishment work on the lower terminal
is due to begin in the spring. The opening is
planned for July 2020.
In 2019, the Lünersee in Vorarlberg was
voted the most picturesque spot in
Austria in the ORF TV program “9 places
– 9 treasures – that’s how beautiful
Austria is”.

Doppelmayr Canada
The North American subsidiary is not only a production location of the
Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group, but also a historic element in the creation of
innovations and world records in Canada.
Canada has been an important market
in the history of the Doppelmayr/Garaventa
Group. Not only was one of the ground stones
for the global market leadership laid here, the
subsidiary is also one out of seven countries
with a production facility that manufactures
ropeway parts for international projects.
1953 marked an important milestone in the history
of Doppelmayr. Back then, the first ski lifts
were sold overseas. They were installed in the
very same year in the Canadian ski resorts at
Mont Gabriel and Mont Plante. This was the
beginning of the international market presence
of Doppelmayr. To pursue business in
Canada, Doppelmayr installed a local agency
in the western part of the country in the early
60s. The head office and production facility
of Doppelmayr Canada were established in
Staint-Jérôme, province of Québec, in 1978.
Since then, the building has grown to nearly
five times its size, reaching about 5,200 m²
on total premises of around 80,000 m² – departments
of engineering, production (mechanical,
welding, machining, assembly, etc.),
quality assurance, customer service, sales,
installation start-up, human resources and
finance have been installed over the years.
Today, Doppelmayr Canada has approximatively
130 employees across Canada in the
provinces of Québec, Ontario and British
Columbia. Their field of expertise is detachable
lifts as well as pulsed gondolas. Since
Canada has two official languages, French
and English, all administration, service and
sales teams are fully bilingual. In close col-

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Back in the days, the neighbor
of the Doppelmayr Canada
building was an outdoor drivein
movie theater (Ciné-Parc).
Due to the expansion of the
company, this area was
acquired and is now also part
of the Doppelmayr subsidiary.
laboration with Doppelmayr USA, they service
all North America.
International collaboration
Being part of the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group,
Doppelmayr Canada has contributed to several
international projects and assisted not only
in the production but also in the development
of new products. This involvement includes for
instance the fi rst R&D of the RopeCon ® system
– then known as Aerobande – or manufacturing
parts for Cable Liners in Las Vegas, Toronto,
Oakland and Mexico City as well as for ropeway
projects in South Korea, China and Spain.
World firsts and world records
Mont-Orignal, located in the heart of the
Appalachians and only an hour away from
Québec City, installed the world’s first detachable
6-seater chairlift. The whole idea was born
at a local trade show, where Doppelmayr presented
a new type of chair that had never been
built before: It was two 4-seater chairs that had
been cut and welded together. The customer
was impressed by this product and was the
first to install a detachable 6-seater chairlift.
Also impressive is the 3S gondola lift that was
built for the Olympic Games in 2010 at Whistler
Blackcomb. It crosses the Fitzsimmons Valley
and links the two ski mountains of Whistler and
Blackcomb. Thanks to this convenient connection,
guests can now enjoy both mountains
in one day. With an overall length of 4.4 km,
the rope span of 3,024 m and a maximum
height above ground of 436 m, at the time, the
Peak 2 Peak broke all the records for an aerial
ropeway of its kind.
Change of governance
Following a long and distinguished 31-year career
as chief executive officer at Doppelmayr
Canada, André Lamoureux retired on October
25. Luc Guy, formerly sales and installation
manager, succeeded him as CEO of Doppelmayr
Canada. With over 20 years of experience within
the company, Luc Guy has held several positions
in engineering, sales and lift installation.
Doppelmayr Canada has a very dedicated
team. Our experience, skills and knowhow
will ensure continuity of operations,
continued collaboration
and personalized service
to all customers, as well
as consistent delivery of
high-quality products.
Luc Guy, CEO,
Doppelmayr Canada Ltd.
Doppelmayr Canada Ltd.
Foundation: 1978
Location: St- Jérôme, Province of Québec
Headcount: 130 employees
Main market: Canada (the only ropeway
manufacturer that produces locally)
Activities: Project engineering, sales,
production, assembly, start-up, customer
support, training
Passing on the baton: André Lamoureux (left)
with his successor as CEO, Luc Guy

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Customer Support
© Skyline Rotorua
Check out a video of
a visit to Skyline Rotorua:
© Skyline Rotorua
Customer support and
service work in New Zealand
8-MGD Skyline Gondola | Rotorua, New Zealand (NZL)
Skyline Enterprises Ltd.
873 m 179 m 2,000 PPH 5.0 m/s 2005
Rotorua, New Zealand, is a popular destination
for tourists and locals alike. A key
attraction for this region is the Skyline
Gondola taking guests up to a renowned
restaurant and extensive recreational facilities
overlooking Lake Rotorua. Along with
being the birthplace of the skyline luge,
the area also plays host to the international
Crankworx mountain bike event each year.
For a 365-day-a-year operation like Skyline
Rotorua, limiting operational downtime is a
priority. This year, a Doppelmayr/Garaventa
service team completed a significant maintenance
works project ensuring reliable operation
for this ropeway into the future. This was
the first shutdown of the installation longer
than a day since the lift was commissioned.
An award-winning tourism operation, Skyline
Rotorua offers a broad range of recreational
experiences all serviced by the 8-seater gondola
from Doppelmayr/Garaventa. The scenic
gondola ride provides breathtaking views over
the lake before delivering guests to the top
station and restaurant where there are many
other activities on offer. For the adventurous,
there is luging, mountain biking, zip lines and
the Skyswing. For those looking for more relaxed
options, there are nature trails, shopping,
wine tasting and dining. The Gondola is
open every day of the year, operating around
5,500 hours annually.
Maintenance completed ahead of schedule
Following the order for the new equipment in
early 2019, Doppelmayr New Zealand began
the task of planning and organization for this
significant maintenance project. In August
this year, site work commenced. An experienced
local team supported by experts from
the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group worked
tirelessly to complete the significant scope
of work in the limited time period available.
Tasks completed during this work included
a motor and gearbox exchange, frequency
converter upgrade, load testing and commissioning,
bullwheel bearing replacement and
hydraulic system servicing. Following this,
a shortening splice was carried out on the
haul rope. The work program was completed
in only 10 days and the lift returned back to
operation a day ahead of schedule. A great
result for all involved.
As with any shutdown maintenance of this
nature, key factors to a successful outcome
are having the right experience, skills, tools
and technical resources planned and available
ensuring maximum work efficiency. This
is something the Doppelmayr New Zealand
team take seriously and are proud to be able
offer their customers a high level of support
and service.
Doppelmayr and our engineers have
completed all the programmed work safely,
successfully and ahead of schedule which is
absolutely outstanding. Well done to everyone
involved in this challenging project.
Andrew Jensen,
General Manager, Skyline Rotorua

Competition:
Eyes open!
Send us a photo of an original location for
our Doppelmayr/Garaventa calendar and win a
prize 1 . The most original entries will be rewarded
– a brand-new Doppelmayr bag set awaits you.
We shall be publishing the most creative contributions
in the next issues of WIR.
Model ropeways from Jägerndorfer
Together with his team, Klaus Jägerndorfer
develops and sells model ropeways – the Jägerndorfer
Collection. These are exact replicas
of original Doppelmayr/Garaventa installations,
which enjoy great popularity. The mini
ropeways can actually be operated. Even the
bubbles, restraining bars and grips work like
their larger counterparts. The new OMEGA V
cabin for the D-Line ropeway generation is
already available as a model. The D-Line chairs
are about to follow. As usual, Jägerndorfer
has attached a great deal of importance to
details – even the logos and the images on
the mesh banners are replicas of the originals
and can be replaced. While previous products
were made entirely of plastic, in the case of
the D-Line models, frames, swivel bearings,
hangers and grips are made of metal. The new
models have been available since the end of
October 2019. Fans of the ATRIA 3S cabin will
also be pleased to know that work on the replicas
is already well underway.
The entire collection is
included in the new winter
catalog 2019/2020:
1.
Take a photo of the calendar in the
place where you have put or found it
2.
Describe briefl y where you hung up or
discovered the calendar (city, country,
precise location)
3.
Send everything along with your contact
details to wir@doppelmayr.com
INTERALPIN exhibition
stand wins awards
The Doppelmayr/Garaventa stand was an
eye-catcher at the INTERALPIN 2019 show
thanks to its exceptional design and revealed
a host of special features on closer
inspection. In the “Motion Cube”, for example,
visitors were able to take a virtual ride
on an aerial ropeway, passing over cities,
points of interest and mountain peaks. Many
interactive exhibits invited onlookers to
touch and try out the objects for themselves.
The company can now join the agency
MOJA Design and exhibition stand designers
mac in taking pride at two awards plus
a nomination for various renowned awards.
The German Design Award presented the
exhibition stand first place in the category
“Excellent Architecture”. It was also honored
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